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• Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think

  The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• Save Suds, Water and Energy

  Specially designed laundry detergent and high-efficiency washing machines can reduce water and energy use to as low as 20 percent of that consumed by the conventional load of laundry.

• Fighting Formula Stains

  While infant formula with iron may be good for your baby's nutrition, chances are it's wreaking havoc on your laundry.

• SDA Offers Fast Facts on Fabric Care

  Online fact sheet focuses on using laundry detergents the right way.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• IQAir Health Pro

  There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.

• Tide to Go

  Treat stains while you are still at the restaurant or picnic with a pen-sized stain-removing ... pen.

• Mary Moppins

  Unique mopping and cleaning system, using common terry cloth towels.

• OurHouse Heavy Duty Cleaner

  An all-purpose cleaner with clout, OurHouse Heavy Duty Cleaner is gentler both on the environment and on the user.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

  Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are pre-moistened, disposable towelettes that clean and disinfect non-porous surfaces.

• KangaRoom Storage Laundry Bag Set

  A set of three different-sized mesh bags for washing, toting, etc.
• Washing Dishes

  Cascade Complete®

  A dishwasher detergent that removes food particles without pre-washing.

• Sprinty Microfiber Mop Wet and Dry System

  Use this versatile tool for dust mopping or wet mopping. Detergent is optional with microfiber's special cleaning properties.

• Tide HE (High Efficiency)

  Laundry detergent specially formulated for HE (High efficiency) washing machines.

• Crib Organizer & Diaper Stacker

  A great place to store diapers, baby powder, and other infant necessities. Can be hung from a crib or changing table.

• Spring Cleaning

  This book tackles the tough jobs: washing windows, walls and ceilings; sealing, waxing and stripping floors; cleaning carpets; and lots more — like a pro.

• HELP! Around the House

  Subtitle: A Mother’s Guide to Getting the Family to Pitch in and Clean Up

• House About It

  Choose materials wisely when remodeling your home or building a new one.

• Clean Like a Man — Housekeeping for Men (and the Women Who Love Them)

  A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

• Green Cleaning for Dummies

  While this book was written to help business clean green, there are practical tips for everyone.

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